Title: Location! Charming mountain retreat at 4000' elevation with stunning views. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Location! Charming mountain retreat at 4000' elevation with stunning views. Cottage in Banner Elk with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115540000/115539200/115539102/9383b3e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115540000/115539200/115539102/w1158h782x0y0-e9e9b057.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115540000/115539200/115539102/314da1e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115540000/115539200/115539102/w1176h876x1y0-ea91c460.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115540000/115539200/115539102/fa4903f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Location! Charming mountain retreat at 4000' elevation with stunning views.. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1750 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Location! Charming mountain retreat at 4000' elevation with stunning views. Under new ownership, this previous 5 star, top 5% short term rental - The Alpine Cottage is a peaceful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 1754 square foot retreat at 3,994-foot elevation, ideal for family, couples or a solo get away featuring a superb location close to everything. The property offers picturesque mountain views from 3 decks where you can take in the spectacular early morning sunrise over our gourmet coffee or relax with a glass of wine while watching the deer. From the backyard, gaze at the grandfather’s profile during the late fall and winter, for which Grandfather Mountain is named or explore the spacious wooded lot and babbling brook. Three levels allow the family to spread out for privacy with the kids enjoying time with the arcade, smart TVs, and games. Adventure awaits with all the high country has to offer with year-round activities as close at 5 – 30 minutes away, including Hawksnest Snow Tubing & Ziplining, Otter Creek Falls and Trails, Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster, the Blueridge Parkway, Linville Falls, Grandfather Mountain State Park, Grandfather Winery, Boone, Appalachian State University, Blowing Rock, Beech Mountain, and Sugar Mountain. 10 day stay max. \> Perfect for couples, families or quiet time alone \> Convenient, easy access with no steep driveway \> 3 decks with mountain view, spectacular sunrise! \> See Grandfather Mountain “face” outline from the back deck \> Firepit \> Large wooded lot with picturesque little creek \> FAST Cable Wifi \> 4 smart TV’s \> Stone gas fireplace with remote control \> Master Bedroom king bed, w/en-suite bathroom. \> Master Bath w/soaker tub \> Master Bedroom heated mattress pad w/dual controls \> Master Bedroom reading nook \> Double bunkbed \> Pacman arcade, corn hole, board games \> Fully equipped kitchen with dishes, utensils, griddle, crock pot, bake ware \> Coffee/tea bar \> Open living space \> Gas Grill \> Electric heat and AC \> Washer/dryer \> Although not always needed, we still recommend a 4WD or AWD vehicle from the beginning of November through the end of March All bathrooms are stocked with hand soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and hair dryers. Towels and wash cloths are provided for each guest. BEDROOM BREAKDOWNS #1 Master Bedroom - King #2 Guest Bedroom - 2 Twin #3 Guest Bedroom – Double bunk bed PROXIMITY TO NEARBY TOWNS AND ATTRACTIONS: Hawksnest Snow Tubing & Zipline : less than 5 minutes Otter Falls Hiking: less than 5 minutes Boone: 15 minutes Banner Elk: 15 minutes Blowing Rock: 20 minutes Linville: 15 minutes Valle Crucis / Mast General Store: 15 minutes Sugar Mountain: 15 minutes Beech Mountain: 30 minutes Grandfather Mountain State Park: 18 minutes Access to Blue Ridge Parkway: various access points, 20 minutes approximately Tweetsie Railroad: 25 minutes ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - No lift - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,750 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101860000/101858100/101858092/494815a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Darren's Place is a rustic secluded mountain home, with lots of space to roam. 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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.157234,-81.794716&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yyu%7BE%7EofrN%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FS%40S%40Q%3FS%40SBQ%40S%40SBQBSBSBQ%40QDQBSDQBQDQDQDQDQDOFSDOFQDQFOFOHQFMFQHOFOHMFOHOHMJOFMJMHMJMHMJMJKJMJKJKJKJKJKLKJILILKJILILGLILGJINGLGLGLGNELGLENELENCLENENCLCNCLCNCNANANALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NBLBNBNBLBNDNDLBLDNDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLHLFJHLFLJLFLJJHLHJJJJLJJJHJLJJLHJJLHLJLHLJLHLHNHLHNHNFLHNFNHPFLFPFNFNDPFPFNDRDNFPDPBPDPDPBRDPBPBPBPBR%40RBP%40RBR%40P%40R%40R%3FP%40R%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAPAR%3FRAPARARCPARCRAPCRCPCPCPEPCREPEPCPEPGPEPEPGNGPEPGNGNGPGLIPGNINGLININILINILKLILKLILKLIJKLMJIJKJMJKJKJMHKHMJMFMJMFKHMFMHMFOFMFMFMDOFMDODMDMBODODMBOBOBMBOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOAOCMCOCMCOCOEMEOCMEOEMEMGOEMGMGMGOGKIMGMIMGMIKIMKMIKIMKKKKKKKKKKKKMKKKMIMKMIMKMGMKOIMIOGOIMGOIOGQGMIQGOGOEQGQEOGQEQEQEQEQEQCQEQCSEQAQCQCSCQCSASAQCSAS%3FQASAS%3FQAS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Z0ejihRzGzoO28EqY57ZQY7wIuE=) Seven Devils, NC #### What's nearby - Grandfather Vineyard & Winery - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles - Hawksnest Tubing Park - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles - Julian Price Park - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles - Sugar Mountain Resort - 10 min drive - 6.7 miles - Grandfather Mountain - 23 min drive - 14.0 miles #### Getting around - Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 91 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬16 min drive - ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬15 min drive - ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬10 min drive - ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Location! Charming mountain retreat at 4000' elevation with stunning views. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Location! Charming mountain retreat at 4000' elevation with stunning views.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Location! Charming mountain retreat at 4000' elevation with stunning views.? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Location! Charming mountain retreat at 4000' elevation with stunning views. located? > Situated in Banner Elk, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Grandfather Trout Farm, Grandfather Mountain State Park and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery. Watauga River and Hawksnest Tubing Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Location! Charming mountain retreat at 4000' elevation with stunning views. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky G. 12 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We stayed for a long weekend before moving our son to App State. The family time was amazing and the house and location were perfect. ##### Becky G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael C. 11 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very cute and comfortable house with great views and wonderful porches to sit on and enjoy the outside. Close to everything and a very responsive manager. ##### Michael C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim M. 3 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Tim M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025